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Hoe Rape

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

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Hoe Rape

Ramasaig Bay, Skye
Ramasaig Bay, Skye Credit: Helen Baker

Hoe Rape, located in Inverness-shire, is a prominent coastal feature known for its impressive headland and point. Situated on the northwest coast of Scotland, it offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean.

The headland of Hoe Rape is characterized by its rugged and dramatic cliffs, rising steeply from the sea. These cliffs provide a habitat for various seabirds, including gulls and fulmars, which can often be seen soaring above the crashing waves. The headland itself is composed of ancient rock formations, showcasing the geological history of the region.

At the tip of the headland, a distinct point juts out into the ocean, offering a unique vantage point for visitors. This point provides an ideal spot for those seeking panoramic views of the coastline and the open sea. On clear days, the Isle of Skye can be seen in the distance, adding to the allure and charm of Hoe Rape.

Access to Hoe Rape is relatively straightforward, with a well-maintained coastal path leading visitors to the headland and point. This path, surrounded by heather and wildflowers, enhances the natural beauty of the area and provides an enjoyable walk for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

Overall, Hoe Rape in Inverness-shire is a captivating coastal feature, showcasing the ruggedness and natural splendor of the Scottish coastline. Its headland and point offer breathtaking views and an opportunity to immerse oneself in the tranquility of the surrounding environment.

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Hoe Rape Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.3899/-6.7369858 or Grid Reference NG1543. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ramasaig Bay, Skye
Ramasaig Bay, Skye
Ramasaig Clearance Village, Skye Remains of steadings at Ramasaig that were deserted or cleared.
Ramasaig Clearance Village, Skye
Remains of steadings at Ramasaig that were deserted or cleared.
How very odd! This is a primrose,flowering in the wild in early October. Things have really gone to pot!
How very odd!
This is a primrose,flowering in the wild in early October. Things have really gone to pot!
Looking south on Ramasaig Cliff The view south from Ramasaig Cliff towards Ramasaig Bay and the headland of Hoe Rape.
Looking south on Ramasaig Cliff
The view south from Ramasaig Cliff towards Ramasaig Bay and the headland of Hoe Rape.
Ramasaig Historically, Ramasaig was quite a busy community, but there is not a lot to Ramasaig today. The white bungalow is the only modern building, and shows no sign of having been inhabited for a while. However, cattle and sheep are kept locally, so the large green shed and pens are in use.
Ramasaig
Historically, Ramasaig was quite a busy community, but there is not a lot to Ramasaig today. The white bungalow is the only modern building, and shows no sign of having been inhabited for a while. However, cattle and sheep are kept locally, so the large green shed and pens are in use.
Remains of Ramasaig A thriving community of some twenty-two families once lived here, though Ramasaig has been depopulated since around the turn of the 20th century. The ruins of houses, outbuildings and walls remain.
Remains of Ramasaig
A thriving community of some twenty-two families once lived here, though Ramasaig has been depopulated since around the turn of the 20th century. The ruins of houses, outbuildings and walls remain.
Ramasaig Burn Ruins of many buildings and walls scatter the hillside, mostly to the south of the Ramasaig Burn.
Ramasaig Burn
Ruins of many buildings and walls scatter the hillside, mostly to the south of the Ramasaig Burn.
Ramasaig Bay Looking north, with Ramasaig Cliff nearest the camera, Waterstein Head beyond, and Neist Point stretching out to the left.
Ramasaig Bay
Looking north, with Ramasaig Cliff nearest the camera, Waterstein Head beyond, and Neist Point stretching out to the left.
Former farmland, Ramasaig In the 1800s, when Ramasaig was a thriving community with a population of maybe more than a hundred people, the land here would have been cultivated. Today, the homes are all ruins, and a few sheep graze the grass.
Former farmland, Ramasaig
In the 1800s, when Ramasaig was a thriving community with a population of maybe more than a hundred people, the land here would have been cultivated. Today, the homes are all ruins, and a few sheep graze the grass.
Lazybeds at Ramasaig The stripes in the grassland are evidence of former cultivation, when the hillside was farmed in strips known as lazybeds. The crop, often potatoes, was planted on the ridge, with the furrow providing drainage.
Lazybeds at Ramasaig
The stripes in the grassland are evidence of former cultivation, when the hillside was farmed in strips known as lazybeds. The crop, often potatoes, was planted on the ridge, with the furrow providing drainage.
Ramasaig The remains of the remote village of Ramasaig, once a very much larger community.
Ramasaig
The remains of the remote village of Ramasaig, once a very much larger community.
Hoe Rape Not so high as the cliff to the north and south of it, but still pretty impressive. Impossible to photograph sensibly "in square".
Hoe Rape
Not so high as the cliff to the north and south of it, but still pretty impressive. Impossible to photograph sensibly "in square".
Gob na Hoe Looking south along the cliff edge.
Gob na Hoe
Looking south along the cliff edge.
Ramasaig Bay The area in the foreground was once cultivated by the villagers of Ramasaig - before the Clearances. That, and the rocky shore beyond, are in the square.
Ramasaig Bay
The area in the foreground was once cultivated by the villagers of Ramasaig - before the Clearances. That, and the rocky shore beyond, are in the square.
Cliff at The Hoe Just below the summit of The Hoe (231m) are these sea cliffs.
Cliff at The Hoe
Just below the summit of The Hoe (231m) are these sea cliffs.
Stone lined hollows Came upon a row of six of these hollows on the northern slopes of The Hoe. They may be shielings, but I suspect they are much older than that. They are very exposed and the view from here is huge, which may support my theory that they are some sort of burial site.
Stone lined hollows
Came upon a row of six of these hollows on the northern slopes of The Hoe. They may be shielings, but I suspect they are much older than that. They are very exposed and the view from here is huge, which may support my theory that they are some sort of burial site.
Ramasaig The abandoned buildings at Ramasaig, another village emptied during the 19th century clearances.
Ramasaig
The abandoned buildings at Ramasaig, another village emptied during the 19th century clearances.
Ford on the Lorgill track Where the old cart track crosses the Lon Ban.
Ford on the Lorgill track
Where the old cart track crosses the Lon Ban.
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Hoe Rape is located at Grid Ref: NG1543 (Lat: 57.3899, Lng: -6.7369858)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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